There are several community events taking place through Aug. 17 in The Woodlands area, including an indoor shopping event, outdoor movie nights and workshops. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive.
21st Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon
Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the YMCA Kids Triathlon is designed for children ages 6-13. All children must be able to swim several laps of the pool and ride a bike with pedals. For safety reasons, all athletes are required to wear bike helmets and shoes. The registration deadline is July 14.
- July 20, 7:30 a.m.
- $45 (regular registration fee), $50 (late registration fee)
- The Woodlands Family YMCA at Branch Crossing, 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands
- www.ymcahouston.org
Big Top Entertainment will hold a shopping event with several exhibitors selling boutique clothing, accessories, shoes, home decor, furniture, gourmet food, dips, sauces, art, yard decorations and holiday items.
- July 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.bigtop.show
The Woodlands Children's Museum will host a magic show included with the museum's price of admission.
- July 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- $9 (museum admission)
- 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Ale & Ivy will celebrate its first anniversary with a Hawaiian-themed, all-day event featuring raffle prizes, giveaways and a DJ.
- July 20, all day
- Free (admission)
- 305 Sawdust Road, Spring
- www.aleandivy.com
The Woodlands Children’s Museum will hols a summer party with music, beach balls, rhythm instruments and summer food songs.
- July 23, 11 a.m.
- $9 (museum admission)
- 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Ardest Gallery will hold an event where attendees will be able to create their own clay planters with the guidance of Tiffany Nesbit during a two-hour workshop. Each student will receive an unfired planter to decorate with clay supplies. No prior experience is required.
- July 27, 10 a.m.-noon
- $115 (admission)
- 25200 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands
- www.ardestgallery.com
The Woodlands Mall will host a complimentary movie night featuring “Big Hero 6,” an animated movie about robots. The movie will be shown in the outdoor lifestyle area near Barnes & Noble, and will include treats while supplies last.
- Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Ste. 700, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsmall.com
The Woodlands Township monthly bingo night will feature prizes and is suitable for all ages. Registration is recommended.
- Aug. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- $5 (admission)
- The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library will present “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” a Universal Pictures film about Puss’ adventure as he realizes he is on his eighth out of nine lives.
- Aug. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Free
- George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands
- www.countylibrary.org
The Yes to Youth Gala will feature a pop art-themed event featuring a bid board, a live auction, a three-course dinner and an after-party.The event is designed to teach the community about Yes to Youth, a non profit organization with the mission to provide emergency shelter for youth in crisis as well as strengthen the emotional and mental health development of youth and families through counseling.
- Aug. 10, 6-11 p.m.
- $300 (individual gala ticket)
- The Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.sayyestoyouth.org
The Woodlands Township Aquatics will host a movie night at the pool featuring “Finding Nemo,” swimming, limbo, pizza and games.
- Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
- $5 (admission), free (season pool pass holders)
- The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Attendees can learn how invasive species affect larger ecosystems and waterways, and contribute to monitoring and removing them from pathways and green spaces as a trained volunteer under the guidance of invasive species experts. This event is for ages 16 and up.
- Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free
- The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov